DasolapeWrites

How many times have you thought of yourself or looked around you in disappointment and concluded that there is so much to be grateful for because of what you see or feel because of an image that drops in your heart at that exact minute. Consider this:Celebrate what is accomplished to date.Appreciate how far one has come.Don’t tarnish one’s success with what you think you know of their background.Don’t belittle their accomplishment with your judgement or opinion.Celebrate the greatness you are privileged to witness.

Turning 60 has not been about “getting older.” It’s about stepping into the fullness of life with a clarity and confidence that only time can bring. Over the years, I’ve learned to let go of what doesn’t serve me—the unnecessary worries, the expectations of others, and the constant need to prove myself. These burdens have fallen away, leaving space for what truly matters: joy, connection, and authenticity. Family and long-lasting friendships have been my greatest gifts. This is for all of you. I am surrounded by countless blessings, and I give thanks to you—my tribe.Your presence has made this journey…

A child hearing harsh words take a new meaning. It does not have to be spoken directly. I mean hearing the words in harsh tones lead to wonders of meaning. The effect it has is a different issue but it stays buried and takes its turn and toils in many forms The battlefield was quiet at first,No swords drawn, no banners raised.But the air shifted when the words came,Sharp-edged or soft, they fell like arrows. She didn’t understand them—Not fully, not their shape or weight.But their tone marched through her mind,A force too great to ignore. Were they friend or…